On The Government of the Living: Lectures at the Collège de France, 1979-1980 (Michel Foucault, Lectures at the Collège de France)
by M. Foucault
Michel Foucault's 1979-1980 lectures at the Collège de France address the government of the living, exploring Christian practices of confession and truth as tools of power and subjectivity. Through historical analysis, Foucault reveals how these mechanisms influenced Western governance and self-formation, connecting religion to broader dynamics of control and knowledge.
About This Book
In these lectures delivered at the Collège de France during the academic years 1979-1980, Michel Foucault examines the theme of 'On the Government of the Living.' The series focuses on the historical and philosophical dimensions of how life and conduct are governed.
Foucault investigates Christian pastoral practices, particularly the role of confession and truth-telling in forming subjects. He traces these elements back to early Christian traditions and their evolution in Western society.
The lectures connect these historical analyses to broader questions of power, knowledge, and self-governance. Foucault's approach highlights the interplay between religious institutions and mechanisms of control over individual lives.
This work is part of Foucault's ongoing series of lectures, offering insights into his developing ideas on biopolitics and governmentality.
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